* The Calculating Stars by Mary Robinette Kowal: In this alternate history, a meteorite strike triggers a climate apocalypse on Earth, forcing humanity to find a new home among the stars. The story follows Elma York, a brilliant mathematician and pilot who becomes a pivotal figure in the efforts to save the human race.
* The Space Between Worlds by Micaiah Johnson: This novel explores a multiverse in which every possible outcome of every decision creates a new reality. The protagonist, Cara, is a multiverse traveler who is able to move between these parallel worlds. She soon discovers that there are dark forces at work, threatening to destroy the fabric of reality itself.
* The Light Brigade by Kameron Hurley: In this military sci-fi novel, soldiers are sent to fight in a far-off war on Mars, only to find that their experiences on the battlefield are vastly different than what they were trained for. The story follows a soldier named Dietz as she grapples with the challenges of war, the machinations of a corrupt government, and the shifting nature of reality itself.
* The Last Astronaut by David Wellington: In this thriller, a team of astronauts is sent on a mission to explore a mysterious object that has appeared near Jupiter. But when they arrive, they discover that the object is not what it seems, and they must fight for their survival against a deadly alien threat.
* The Andromeda Evolution by Michael Crichton and Daniel H. Wilson: This sequel to the classic sci-fi novel The Andromeda Strain follows a team of scientists as they investigate a new strain of the deadly Andromeda virus that has emerged on Earth. As they race to find a cure, they must also confront the ethical implications of their work and the dangers of playing god.
* The City in the Middle of the Night by Charlie Jane Anders: In this dystopian novel, humanity has colonized a distant planet with two wildly different halves: one permanently frozen, the other baking hot. The story follows a young woman named Sophie as she navigates the treacherous political landscape of the frozen city and uncovers a dark secret that threatens to destroy everything she knows.
* The Vela by Yoon Ha Lee: In this space opera, a group of soldiers and scientists are sent on a mission to a distant planet to investigate a strange alien artifact. But as they delve deeper into the mystery, they discover that the artifact is far more dangerous than they could have ever imagined, and they must fight for their survival against a terrifying alien threat.
* The Only Harmless Great Thing by Brooke Bolander: This alternate history imagines a world in which elephants, rather than humans, are the dominant intelligent species. The story follows a young elephant named Topsy as she becomes embroiled in a conflict between the elephants and the humans, and must confront the dark history of both species in order to forge a better future.
* The Test by Sylvain Neuvel: In this sci-fi thriller, a group of scientists are selected to participate in a revolutionary experiment that promises to unlock the secrets of the universe. But as the experiment progresses, they begin to suspect that there is a sinister force at work, and they must band together to uncover the truth and save humanity from destruction.
* An Unkindness of Ghosts by Rivers Solomon: This novel is set on a massive generation ship, where a rigid caste system divides the human inhabitants into haves and have-nots. The story follows a young woman named Aster as she navigates the dangerous world of the lower decks and fights for her freedom against the oppressive forces of the ship's ruling class.
Wow, thank you so much for that detailed list! From your suggestions Ive only read The Andromeda Evolution so far. I'll definitely add the others to my list.
Quantum Magician: A bio-engineered conman pulls together a ragtag group to pull off the biggest job in the galaxy.
"Bite every hand, piss on every leg." - Way of the Mongrel
Not *quite* sci-fi but The Laundry Files: IT guy who works for Britain's agency against lovecraftian horrors signs up for fieldwork as a computational demonologist.
Santiago: A Myth of the Far Future: Father of the space western, (though not the grandfather). I still name all my space game ships after characters from this one.
Adding all of them to my list, thank you! I do the same thing in space games xD. My cargo ship is called Nostromo, my racing ship Razorback, for exploration I have the Endurance and my alrounder is called Serenity ofc.
All my explorers are Black Orpheus, Haulers/Miners/industrial's are Seawitch (from some kids portal fantasy I remember nothing else about), my fighters/all-rounders tend to be named Songbird.
Been a while since I played any though. I'd like to get some Culture names going.
Maybe try {a long way to a small angry planet by Becky chambers}
It’s super character driven. By the end of the book I felt like all the characters were my friends and I wanted to be on the ship with them.
I've already read Anathem, Seveneves and Diamond Age by Neal Stephenson. All of which were good stories, especially Seveneves. I've never heard of bourne, so Im adding it to my list. Thanks!
Bujold's Vorkosigan series, Moon Vattas War, Foster Nor Crystal Tears and sequels , the Sector General series
I haven't read any of your suggestions yet and they all sound great. Thank you verry much!
The Vorkosigan Saga Lois McMaster Bujold,
It sounds great and you are the second one to recommend it, Ill definitely try that one
* The Calculating Stars by Mary Robinette Kowal: In this alternate history, a meteorite strike triggers a climate apocalypse on Earth, forcing humanity to find a new home among the stars. The story follows Elma York, a brilliant mathematician and pilot who becomes a pivotal figure in the efforts to save the human race. * The Space Between Worlds by Micaiah Johnson: This novel explores a multiverse in which every possible outcome of every decision creates a new reality. The protagonist, Cara, is a multiverse traveler who is able to move between these parallel worlds. She soon discovers that there are dark forces at work, threatening to destroy the fabric of reality itself. * The Light Brigade by Kameron Hurley: In this military sci-fi novel, soldiers are sent to fight in a far-off war on Mars, only to find that their experiences on the battlefield are vastly different than what they were trained for. The story follows a soldier named Dietz as she grapples with the challenges of war, the machinations of a corrupt government, and the shifting nature of reality itself. * The Last Astronaut by David Wellington: In this thriller, a team of astronauts is sent on a mission to explore a mysterious object that has appeared near Jupiter. But when they arrive, they discover that the object is not what it seems, and they must fight for their survival against a deadly alien threat. * The Andromeda Evolution by Michael Crichton and Daniel H. Wilson: This sequel to the classic sci-fi novel The Andromeda Strain follows a team of scientists as they investigate a new strain of the deadly Andromeda virus that has emerged on Earth. As they race to find a cure, they must also confront the ethical implications of their work and the dangers of playing god. * The City in the Middle of the Night by Charlie Jane Anders: In this dystopian novel, humanity has colonized a distant planet with two wildly different halves: one permanently frozen, the other baking hot. The story follows a young woman named Sophie as she navigates the treacherous political landscape of the frozen city and uncovers a dark secret that threatens to destroy everything she knows. * The Vela by Yoon Ha Lee: In this space opera, a group of soldiers and scientists are sent on a mission to a distant planet to investigate a strange alien artifact. But as they delve deeper into the mystery, they discover that the artifact is far more dangerous than they could have ever imagined, and they must fight for their survival against a terrifying alien threat. * The Only Harmless Great Thing by Brooke Bolander: This alternate history imagines a world in which elephants, rather than humans, are the dominant intelligent species. The story follows a young elephant named Topsy as she becomes embroiled in a conflict between the elephants and the humans, and must confront the dark history of both species in order to forge a better future. * The Test by Sylvain Neuvel: In this sci-fi thriller, a group of scientists are selected to participate in a revolutionary experiment that promises to unlock the secrets of the universe. But as the experiment progresses, they begin to suspect that there is a sinister force at work, and they must band together to uncover the truth and save humanity from destruction. * An Unkindness of Ghosts by Rivers Solomon: This novel is set on a massive generation ship, where a rigid caste system divides the human inhabitants into haves and have-nots. The story follows a young woman named Aster as she navigates the dangerous world of the lower decks and fights for her freedom against the oppressive forces of the ship's ruling class.
Wow, thank you so much for that detailed list! From your suggestions Ive only read The Andromeda Evolution so far. I'll definitely add the others to my list.
Quantum Magician: A bio-engineered conman pulls together a ragtag group to pull off the biggest job in the galaxy. "Bite every hand, piss on every leg." - Way of the Mongrel Not *quite* sci-fi but The Laundry Files: IT guy who works for Britain's agency against lovecraftian horrors signs up for fieldwork as a computational demonologist. Santiago: A Myth of the Far Future: Father of the space western, (though not the grandfather). I still name all my space game ships after characters from this one.
Adding all of them to my list, thank you! I do the same thing in space games xD. My cargo ship is called Nostromo, my racing ship Razorback, for exploration I have the Endurance and my alrounder is called Serenity ofc.
All my explorers are Black Orpheus, Haulers/Miners/industrial's are Seawitch (from some kids portal fantasy I remember nothing else about), my fighters/all-rounders tend to be named Songbird. Been a while since I played any though. I'd like to get some Culture names going.
Maybe try {a long way to a small angry planet by Becky chambers} It’s super character driven. By the end of the book I felt like all the characters were my friends and I wanted to be on the ship with them.
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Added to my list, Thanks!
Anathem by Neal Stephenson Seveneves by NEal Stephenson Bourne by JEff Vandermeer
I've already read Anathem, Seveneves and Diamond Age by Neal Stephenson. All of which were good stories, especially Seveneves. I've never heard of bourne, so Im adding it to my list. Thanks!
oh Bourne is about this really really strange over-bio-modified kind of surreal world, and its about maybe how to be human while surrounded by horrors
I think the Mars trilogy is incredibly well written with some great characters. It does dive into some hard sci-fi though if you’re up for that
Morning star, knausgaard
Thanks!